Rome is a city of noise, you can not escape the hectic vibrancy of the place with its anarchic traffic, its piazzas, its fountains, its fabulous restaurants and all the other idiosyncrasies that make Rome quite simply one of the most remarkable cities in the world.

Whether it's Etruscan tombs, Republican meeting rooms, early-Christian churches, Renaissance palaces, Baroque basilicas, the Vatican, or the great swathe of artifacts left by the Roman Empire; the sense of history, art, and architecture, which Rome provides, is all embracing.

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Fontana dei Quiriti,
Foro Italico, Monte Mario,
Osservatorio S. Gioacchino,
Belvedere Zodiaco,
Sede della RAI,
Stadio Olimpico,
Villa di Macchia Madama.
On the weekends visit:
St. Peter's Basilica, Roman Forum,
Sistine Chapel & Vatican Museums,
Palatine Hill,
Capitoline Hill,
Colosseum,
Pantheon,
Trevi Fountain,
Piazza di Santa Maria

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SCHOOL FACILITIES
4th floor of building, 8 classrooms, students room with library, coffee machine, internet access, a maximum capacity of 80 students, average 40 - 60 students. Gym and sport facilities are located close to the school.

Our school is located in the very central Prati district of Rome. Prati is characterized by many offices, shopping streets and some beautiful little churches, such as S. Gioacchino Church. In this area you can find also the Astronomical observatory, the Olympic Stadium (for football) and the Foro Italico.

The local area offers several typical and cheap restaurants, with all kind of facilities within walking distance. Both the Villa Borghese and Vatican city are within easy reach.

Our school was founded in 1985 and offers a very relaxed atmosphere, where teachers and students become friends. The staff and teachers have been working with the school for many years and are highly experienced and a motivated team. Our school is also recognized by the Ministry of Public Education in Rome.

Our school is an authorized examination center of WBT for 'Certificato d'italiano' of the European Language Certificate based on the Council of Europe's Common Framework of Reference for language learning. We also organize preparation courses to CILS (Certificate of Italian as a Foreign Language - University of Siena).

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THE BASICS
Course for all language levels - set dates for beginners - use of course materials - each student will be expected to take a short placement test on the first Monday morning - lessons are usually held in the mornings starting at 09:00am - min age 18 - Max. 10 students per class - unlimited course length, minimum length 2 weeks.

Standard: (20 lessons per week)
Intensive: (30 lessons per week)
Long Stay: (20 lessons per week, min. 12 weeks)
Summer Latin Courses: (20 lessons per week)

For the Intensive program, the additional two classes in the afternoons are mini group conversation classes.

Teachers are native speakers and many are University educated with years of teaching experience. They will help enhance your speaking, listening, grammar and general comprehension skills. They will also use interactive techniques such as role-play, games and perhaps videos to support lesson content. Lessons are always conducted in Italian and the school has an excellent selection of audio and videocassettes. For more information please see Course Outline.

NOTES: Private lessons and additional options can be added to any program, lessons normally last 50 minutes in length and you will be studying with international students from around the world. Lessons run from Monday - Friday, you will be expected to arrive early on the first Monday morning to take a placement test and orientation meeting. During class only the local language will be spoken, the emphasis is to speak and think in the new language, a language proficiency certificate is available at the end of the program. The school is closed on all public holidays. Please see the program info and resource links, for additional information or please contact us.
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Host Family: (private room) 2 meals daily.

Living with a host family is probably the best and most effective way to become fully immersed into the language and culture of your chosen country. All families are chosen after a careful selection procedure and are visited regularly by the school to ensure that high living standards are maintained. As Berlin is a very large sprawling city, host families are usually not more than 50 minutes away, (average 30 minutes by metro, bus or bicycle).

NOTE: Transfer to the airport on arrival and departure is included, when staying with a host family.

Students have access to all living areas in the house and in most cases, will be expected to share the bathroom. All bed linens and pillows will be provided, however we suggest you bring your own towels. If your family does not provide a laundry service, they may allow you to use the laundry facilities for a small additional charge.

Staying in a family is a truly wonderful experience and many students make lifetime friends with their host family. However, you should also have realistic expectations and recognize that an element of flexibility is required to adjust to the local customs and way of life. Your host family may not have the same comforts as your own home but you will always be treated as a guest and free to come and go as you wish.

Apartment Share: (private room) no meals.

Apartment share is a popular form of living among Germans, especially in bigger cities. You have a single room in an apartment you share with one or more Germans and take care of all meals yourself. The Germans are aged between 20 - 50, either students at Berlin universities or professionals. Often you develop close contacts with the Germans in your apartment, this is great for practicing your german.

Included: single room with bed, table and closet, bed sheets and towels, bathroom which is shared, distance to school: max. 50 minutes, average 30 minutes by metro, bus or bicycle, reductions on public transport with school student ID.

NOTES: Airport transfers may be included or available, also extra nights can be booked before / after course (at an additional cost), please check price page for details. The Sunday night accommodation before your course begins on Monday, is included in the program price. All meals will be local custom and meal times may be different to what you are used to, however you are not obligated to eat all your meals with the family, just notify them when you will not be returning to eat.. Our families are diverse with young couples without children, couples with children (of all age groups) and older couples with grown children who are no longer at home. Please see the Accommodation link for additional information.
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